February Low-Content Thread

[private joker]

Surprised nobody started this thread yet -- it's after 1pm on the first!

[KenoVictoryLap]

+1

[private joker]

I witnessed a hand the other day that is still making my head spin.

It was like a 6-way raised pot, and the flop was K67. Villain 1 bet from EP, Villain 2 (SB) called after a few others. Turn was a 6. Villain 2 checkraises the field. Villain 1 calls. River J. Villain 2 bets, Villain 1 calls. Villain 2 turns over a 6 (whatever, like 65 or A6 can't remember) and Villain 1 shows KK.

There was the requisite period of silence where the rest of the table stared at the showdown and gulped in wtf, then the guy with KK sort of suspected he was going to be accused of being too weak so he made some half-hearted explanation of why the other guy should have had 66. It was insane.

[Lil Gary]

He wanted to make the most on the jackpot ldo

[OaklandExCourier]

Originally Posted by private joker

Surprised nobody started this thread yet -- it's after 1pm on the first!

Spoiler:

lol that_pope

Starting the month strong- got my Federal return back today. My California return was sent in a week. Pumped that I turn 27 in three weeks. I feel old but then remember I am a youngin' around these parts

[AlanBostick]

Once in a while, the veil lifts, and I can see clearly for a moment or two.

Commerce 40-80 Table had been not-so-good, but a bunch of loose gamblers have just sat down. Chief villain has been at this table longer than I have, rather nitty TAGfish, prone to checking the river with less than a monster.

EP, villain in MP, and LP limp -- that's an excellent sign that the game's getting better. I'm in the small blind with 7c2c, and I complete. Big blind (only other really good player at the table) checks. Five people see the , five small bets in the pot before the drop.

Flop: K Q 7

I check, BB checks, EP checks. villain bets, LP calls, I call, BB folds, EP calls. Four players see turn; 4 1/2 big bets in the pot.

Turn: KQ7 3

I've picked up a flush draw to go with my no-longer-bottom pair. The action is checked around, which surprises me.

Turn: KQ73 Q

I decide that betting is foolish, so I check. EP checks, villain bets, LP folds.

The situation seems off to me. The villain is the sort of player who wouldn't bet a Q on the flop unless it were folded to him on the button. If he'd had a K, he would have bet the turn and checked the scary river. Therefore there was a very good chance he had nothing. I called. Player after me folds. Villain shows offsuit JT for a missed straight draw, and my hand is good.

[albacorela]

AB, lotsa luck on the S8 today.

[Captain Ron]

Originally Posted by AlanBostick

The situation seems off to me. The villain is the sort of player who wouldn't bet a Q on the flop unless it were folded to him on the button. If he'd had a K, he would have bet the turn and checked the scary river. Therefore there was a very good chance he had nothing. I called. Player after me folds. Villain shows offsuit JT for a missed straight draw, and my hand is good.

I dunno, but that hand seems super-standard to me.

[Pid Koker]

Not a huge wine drinker, but I just paid $165 for a bottle of this locally produced wine that's going to be released in March. Apparently, the waitlist is pretty long, but their releases have gotten really good ratings.


2009 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley

Vintage Notes:
Winemakers: Paul Golitzin, Marv Crum, Alex Golitzin
Varietals: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot
Vineyards: Champoux, Klipsun, Palengat, Tapteil
Barrels: 100% New French Oak
Time in Barrel: 22 months
Bottled: August 2011

Winemaker's comments
Our next private release is the highly anticipated 2009 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley in January 2012. Over the last ten years this Cabernet Sauvignon has received an average score of 98.8 points from Wine Advocate. No other wine in the world has ever achieved such consistently high accolades for Cabernet Sauvignon. Here is what the Wine Advocate has to say about the 2009:
"They [the Golitzin's] are considerably more excited by the 2009 vintage which they describe as 'wines with tons of aroma - really good' which, given their understated manner, I interpret to mean really terrific. For this tasting, the 2009's were all tasted from barrel samples. The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley might, in the long run, prove to be an even higher level [than the 2008 - 99 pts]. This beautifully proportioned, fragrant Cabernet deftly combines elegance and power." Barrel Sample: 99-100 pts.
Jay Miller, Wine Advocate #196, August 2011.
The 2009 growing season started with a one week late bud break, but the weather remained warm and veraison occurred on time. August and September were hot and dry, easily ripening the small, loose clusters. The berry diameter was incredibly small and all of the fruit was harvested at optimal physiological maturity.
Winemaker Paul Golitzin describes the resulting 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon as graced with layers of blackberry, plum and cassis fruit with complex floral nuances of violets, star anise, dark chocolate and Asian spices. The wine has an amazing texture and depth while maintaining great purity, elegance, and focus. Anticipated Maturity: 2015-2029.

[wbatas]

Just took my first shot there from Tuesday 2pm - wed 5pm. If you're a reg there and on here, dm me. Curious about the games.

(if this isn't the right forum please move, mod?)

[Pid Koker]

Your first shot lasted 27 hours?

[wbatas]

Well, I got there at 2pm, and played 8/16 'til 3 am THEN I played 40/80 from 4am-5pm.

[Captain Ron]

That's awesome that you got the whole table to kick it up 5x.

[Verno]

Originally Posted by Pid Koker

Not a huge wine drinker, but I just paid $165 for a bottle of this locally produced wine that's going to be released in March. Apparently, the waitlist is pretty long, but their releases have gotten really good ratings.


2009 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley

Vintage Notes:
Winemakers: Paul Golitzin, Marv Crum, Alex Golitzin
Varietals: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot
Vineyards: Champoux, Klipsun, Palengat, Tapteil
Barrels: 100% New French Oak
Time in Barrel: 22 months
Bottled: August 2011

Winemaker's comments
Our next private release is the highly anticipated 2009 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley in January 2012. Over the last ten years this Cabernet Sauvignon has received an average score of 98.8 points from Wine Advocate. No other wine in the world has ever achieved such consistently high accolades for Cabernet Sauvignon. Here is what the Wine Advocate has to say about the 2009:
"They [the Golitzin's] are considerably more excited by the 2009 vintage which they describe as 'wines with tons of aroma - really good' which, given their understated manner, I interpret to mean really terrific. For this tasting, the 2009's were all tasted from barrel samples. The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley might, in the long run, prove to be an even higher level [than the 2008 - 99 pts]. This beautifully proportioned, fragrant Cabernet deftly combines elegance and power." Barrel Sample: 99-100 pts.
Jay Miller, Wine Advocate #196, August 2011.
The 2009 growing season started with a one week late bud break, but the weather remained warm and veraison occurred on time. August and September were hot and dry, easily ripening the small, loose clusters. The berry diameter was incredibly small and all of the fruit was harvested at optimal physiological maturity.
Winemaker Paul Golitzin describes the resulting 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon as graced with layers of blackberry, plum and cassis fruit with complex floral nuances of violets, star anise, dark chocolate and Asian spices. The wine has an amazing texture and depth while maintaining great purity, elegance, and focus. Anticipated Maturity: 2015-2029.

Do you live in WA state? I know one of the vineyard owners, the Champoux's. We attended the same college and play golf together. They are a very good grower. Such a small world...

[Pid Koker]

Originally Posted by Verno

Do you live in WA state? I know one of the vineyard owners, the Champoux's. We attended the same college and play golf together. They are a very good grower. Such a small world...

Yep, live in Seattle.